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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.19, 1,224.60 and 600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.19, 1,224.60 and 600.13 is: 901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.19 : 1,224.60 = 600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.19/1,224.60 = 600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.19x = 1,224.60 × 600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.19x = 734,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,919.20/815.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.53

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